Meconopsis grandis Blue Poppy PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Meconopsis grandis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed
Edible Uses:

Seed - roasted and pickled[272].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Grows best in a woodland soil in partial shade[1, 200]. The soil should be lime-free, moist, well-drained and moderately rich[200]. Dislikes full sun and windy positions[200]. Plants are best divided every three years in order to maintain their vigour[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in late summer. Spring sown seed is slower to germinate[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Some growers prefer to divide the plant immediately after flowering[200].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Xizang Zizhiqu (south)) TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India (Sikkim), Nepal, Myanmar (north)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Meconopsis aculeata		Perennial	0.6	6-9		LMH	S	M	1	2
Meconopsis napaulensis	Himalayan Poppy	Perennial	2.0	7-10		LMH	S	M	1	1

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Expert comment

Author

Prain.

Botanical References

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Readers comment


	Tue Feb 27 2007

I am interested in meconopsis grandis they are very beuotifull and they bring happinness when you see the blue color.


daniel	Fri Apr 10 2009

would like to get hold of these plants to trial...do you know where i could get sum seeds,, email me pls,,, [email protected]


david	Fri Apr 10 2009

try b-and-t-world-seeds.com for an international supplier.

Meconopsis grandis - Prain.